Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

Long Pond Reel

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

LONG POND REEL (R8x32) 3C (4C set) L Donaldson Pinewoods Collection

1- 8 1s+2s+3s set and cross RH, all set and 2s+3s cross LH while 1s ½ turn LH to face down
9-16 1s dance down, dance up between 3s and behind 2s to top
17-24 1s dance reflection reels of 3 on own sides (dancing between 2s to start) and end turning 2s with nearer hand into double triangle positions
25-32 All set and 1s turn 3rd corners RH and pass each other RSh to 2nd place own sides

(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)



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